Michelle Young
Netflix Korean Dramas to ease you into colder months
September 6, 2022By: Gem Yelin Lee, Copy Editor and Michelle Young, Editor-in-Chief There is something about the approaching colder and rainier months that makes me crave some comforting and melancholic content. I love slice-of-life shows that explore existential questions; shows that tenderly unspool difficult topics or perfectly encapsulate life’s euphoric moments. These shows feel as though they will be timeless, with their strong focus on humanity and community. Wind down with a cup of tea and escape into these rich stories. Twenty-Five Twenty-One If you’re looking for a show jam-packed with the pitfalls and glories of youth, all set in the vibrant…
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WGOG: The varied thrush
March 16, 2022By: Michelle Young, Copy Editor I’m sleeping soundly in my bed, feeling toasty under the blankets. Then, the sound of a whistle. Not once, not twice, but from the early morning to early evening — at irregular increments. It is the…
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Perfect Fit: Styling monochromatic outfits
February 7, 2022By: Michelle Young, Copy Editor Black clothes have been my preference for a long time. While I’ll throw the occasional white or grey piece into my outfit, my closet is largely made up of inky attire. While some may think this…
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Students discuss professor accommodations for remote learning
February 7, 2022By: Michelle Young, Copy Editor On January 20, executive member of the Disability and Neurodiversity Alliance (DNA) Vivan Ly started a Facebook thread to learn about hybrid options for classes. It reported some professors moved their classes online after seeking…
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Accepting my disability has been an empowering experience
January 16, 2022By: Michelle Young, Copy Editor Writing this piece from my desk, a wrist brace hugs my forearm. My elbows are at a 90° angle, and I’m trying to remember to stretch my fingers every once in a while. Among many…
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SFU should commit to remote learning for Spring 2022
January 11, 2022By: Michelle Young, Copy Editor In late December, SFU sent out an email to students explaining there will be a “temporary shift to remote learning” for the first two weeks of class. From this email, it seems SFU is trying to…
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What Grinds Our Gears: SFU’s useless emails
December 1, 2021By: Michelle Young, Copy Editor SFU’s emails and updates are a running joke among students and it’s not hard to see why. Our inboxes become flooded with useless emails every time the administration attempts to give us information. I choose…
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My experience with Accutane
November 19, 2021by Michelle Young, Copy Editor In 2019, I thought I found peace with my skin. After years of closely examining myself in the mirror, experimenting with more skincare products than I can count, and using dozens of medications — I…
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What Grinds Our Gears: Being unnecessarily rude when playing online games
November 14, 2021by Michelle Young, Copy Editor I’m not much of a gamer, but in the games I have played, there never fails to be an entitled asshole who thinks they can dictate what I do and how I play. Some people…
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“Tongues” explores the complexities of language
November 1, 2021By: Michelle Young, Copy Editor I’ve always had a complex relationship with language. As a child, I was ashamed of Spanish. I begged my mother to speak in English because that’s what the other parents spoke. When I was forced…
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